Filipina tennis sensation Alexandra “Alex” Eala will resume her Round-of-16 match against USA’s Varvara Lepchenko on Friday at 2 a.m. (Manila time) in the Guadalajara Open, with hopes of advancing to the quarterfinals.
The 20-year-old Eala was forced to halt play due to heavy rain after two sets of tiebreakers against the 39-year-old Lepchenko. In the deciding frame, Eala held a slim 3-2 lead before the suspension.
Still raining heavily in Guadalajara.
No play for another hour in the following matches:
Varvara Lepchenko vs Alexandra Eala
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The veteran Lepchenko had tested Eala’s stamina and skills over two hours and 26 minutes of play, showing why she remains a tough competitor on tour.
After the break, the winner will face Italy’s Nicole Fossa Huergo, who upset World No. 7 Katarzyna Kawa of Poland to reach the quarterfinals.
